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| - | === Volunteer Project Assistant === | + | There are currently no jobs advertised |
| - | Are you interested in working in marketing, communications or event management? | + | For work experience opportunities see below |
| - | Are you keen to have a job that makes a difference to people’s lives? | + | For volunteer opportunities **click here** |
| - | Would you like to gain valuable work experience at a leading arts organisation? | ||
| - | If the answer is yes, we can help you on your way! | + | ====== Work Experience ====== |
| - | Art in the Park is a community arts charity, and we are currently recruiting for an unpaid Volunteer Project Assistant. The role will involve 15-30 hours per week to join the team for between 4-12 weeks (to be negotiated) with a range of start dates throughout the year (it’s an ongoing scheme). To find out more about what we do, please read through the Past Events sections of the website. | + | We have regular volunteer or paid internships here at Art in the Park. This is a great way to gain a range of skill and knowledge about how the arts sector works. |
| - | We are looking for someone who: | + | === Current opportunities === |
| - | - is enthusiastic and reliable, | + | |
| - | - has a ‘can-do’ attitude, takes initiative and is willing to learn. | ||
| - | - has great written and verbal communication skills | + | There are currently no opportunities |
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| - | - loves using Facebook and/or Twitter to create a buzz about things | + | ===== Case Studies ===== |
| - | - is organized and a good planner. | + | Sometimes we are able to access funds to pay our interns. Most recently we have received funding through Sheffield University and Vodaphone World of Difference. Here is one of our paid intern's account of her experience. |
| + | ==== Kate Holden – Student Intern==== | ||
| - | This role is ideal as a placement or work experience opportunity and the days and times can be flexible to accommodate other commitments (such as lectures or work) | + | <html> |
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| - | Tasks will include: | + | I initially found out about Art in the Park through the University of Sheffield’s Internship Scheme which helps students gain the necessary skills and experience in the work place. |
| - | • Promoting Art in the Park and developing our online presence. | + | My role at Art in the Park was to help design and plan locations for a series of signs, producing a nature and heritage trail across Philadelphia Gardens in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield as part of Art in the Park’s Big Lottery funded ‘Wild Things’ project. The role also included designing and helping facilitate a public arts walk through various parks within the area. |
| - | • Developing and distributing publicity materials. | + | Art in the Park really gave me the freedom to develop the project as I saw fit, developing my self-direction and assertiveness through responsibility for the project. I really enjoyed being able to think creatively with the artist to develop the aesthetics of the signs. It was also very rewarding being able to follow through the project from initial research to installation of the signs within the park. |
| - | • Increasing our profile and developing our organizational identity on Facebook and Twitter | + | The passion of the Art in the Park team maintained a very motivating environment, providing support and encouragement whilst giving me the freedom to develop my skills in project management. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and immediately made me feel part of the team and I was inspired by their enthusiasm to encourage and celebrate art in the community. |
| - | • Updating the Art in the Park website. | + | I have come out of the internship feeling more assertive and confident about applying for graduate positions in the near future on finishing my degree. |
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| - | • Liaising with artists and volunteers and supporting recruitment | + | |
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| - | • Supporting forthcoming events including booking venues, transport etc | + | |
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| - | • Attending events including taking photographs, carrying out evaluation and monitoring. | + | |
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| - | • Maintaining and developing our contacts. | + | |
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| - | To apply: | + | |
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| - | Please send us one side of A4 (single spaced size 12 font) telling us: | + | |
| - | - What you could bring to the role | + | |
| - | - What you would like to get out of it | + | |
| - | - When you are available | + | |
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| - | * NOTE: Please consider ‘what we are looking for’ and the task list above in your response. Send this as a Word document along with you CV as email attachments to Cassie Kill at cassie@artinthepark.org.uk as soon as possible | + | |
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| - | Although this role is unpaid travel expenses can be claimed back. If you have any questions or want to find out more about the role, please contact Cassie Kill on cassie@artinthepark.org.uk or ring 0114 268 6813. | + | |
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| - | === Board Members === | + | |
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| - | Art in the Park is Sheffield’s leading community arts organisation. We are looking to recruit up to five new Board Members, with a range of skills and experience to support our work and to help strengthen our strategic direction. With a new business plan coming into effect June 2011, this is an exciting time to join the team and make a difference. | + | |
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| - | **Skills and Qualifications:** | + | |
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| - | Particularly of interest are those who can offer experience in finance, HR, the arts sector, or who have experience of acting as Chair. We look for individuals who are enthusiastic, have a vision for and a passion about environmental community arts and volunteering. The current board meets quarterly meetings for two hours in Sheffield city centre. There may be some additional work between meetings depending on your role within the board. | + | |
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| - | Read more in our **Board Application Pack**{{:aitp_board_application_pack_april_11.pdf|}} | + | |
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| - | ** To be added to our vacancies mailing list please email [[admin@artinthepark.org.uk]]** | + | |